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Chasing the Moon

Chasing the Moon
★ 8.3/10•2019•1h 52m•TV-PG•Documentary
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An unprecedented look at the decade-long odyssey to land a man on the moon. This documentary pulls back the curtain on the familiar narrative of the moonshot, revealing a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama.

Robert Stone · Director

Robert Stone · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 8, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Place Beyond the SkyE1112m

A Place Beyond the Sky

On 4 October 1957, Soviet scientists launched Sputnik 1 - a beach ball-sized, radio-transmitting aluminium alloy sphere - into orbit. The satellite caused a sensation. Amid Cold War tensions, the Soviet Union’s accomplishment signalled a dramatic technological advantage and American felt it had little choice but to join the Space Race.

Jul 8, 2019

Episode 2 - EarthriseE2112m

Earthrise

What exactly was it going to take for America to beat the Soviets to the moon? Cold War tensions persisted, as rumours circulated that the Soviets were preparing to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon. Nasa quickly developed the Gemini program, sending astronauts into orbit around the Earth to practice critical manoeuvres for the eventual trip to the moon.

Jul 9, 2019

Episode 3 - Magnificent DesolationE3112m

Magnificent Desolation

After the immediate celebration of 1968’s successful Apollo 8 mission, underlying questions about the space programme emerged with new intensity as politicized young Americans challenged the nation’s priorities. Nasa pushed brashly forward.

Jul 10, 2019

Actors

Sergei Khrushchev

Self

Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin

Self

Michael Collins

Self

Frank Borman

Frank Borman

Self

Yuri Gagarin

Yuri Gagarin

Self

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